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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Stirring Moose on 01 December 2013, 14:43

Title: Which VR6 Inlet Manifold?
Post by: Stirring Moose on 01 December 2013, 14:43

Been having a look on the 'Bay at VR6 inlet manifolds with a view to doing a bit of cosmetic work on one (bit beyond the normal polishing but not saying any more just yet in case I foul it up!). I see there are different types; OBD1, OBD2, 2.9. Doesn't really affect my project which I use as a base but don't want to put a lot of work into the "wrong" manifold. Is there a particular VR6 manifold people tend to steer clear of? Have tried Search but not really found a satisfactory answer  :sad:

S.M.

Title: Re: Which VR6 Inlet Manifold?
Post by: DazVR6 on 03 December 2013, 14:06

Just get the one that matches your car, obd1 or obd2 dependant on your car. have read a few threads on VR6OC that obd1 manifolds off 2.9l Corrado's work well on obd1 2.8l giving abit more power

Title: Re: Which VR6 Inlet Manifold?
Post by: tweed on 03 December 2013, 17:04

Obd1 is up to 95 obd2 is after 95.

If you have a golf obd1 vr6 then you can fit a corrado.

The throttle bodies changed over so you cant run a rado inlet on a obd2 golf vr6.

If you get a rado inlet manifold then you really need the rado throttle body too.

Title: Re: Which VR6 Inlet Manifold?
Post by: Ess_Three on 03 December 2013, 21:23

Quote from: tweed on 03 December 2013, 17:04

Obd1 is up to 95 obd2 is after 95.


If you get a rado inlet manifold then you really need the rado throttle body too.

You would WANT the Corrado TB...it's a better design, as is the 2.9 upper manifold (lower part is the same).
The plenum is bigger on the 2.9 manifold and a better shape....and the manifold and TB together are worth a good few BHP.

Title: Re: Which VR6 Inlet Manifold?
Post by: Stirring Moose on 03 December 2013, 22:10

Thanks for the info guys. Not after a manifold to fit my car (mine's one of these nasty uncouth 16v things  :grin:). I'm looking at VR6 manifolds for this project because they're a good shape for the cosmetic work I want to do. If it all goes well, the manifold could end up looking pretty sweet and maybe someone might even want the thing!  :shocked: Just wanted info about different types to avoid putting a lot of work into the runt of the VR6 litter. From what you guys are saying though, doesn't look like there are any real disasters, just some that are a bit better than others. Will probably try and bag a standard 2.8 OBD1 or 2 for a first go.

Thanks again,

S.M.

Title: Re: Which VR6 Inlet Manifold?
Post by: Stirring Moose on 11 December 2013, 16:38

'Tis done. I have clicked the button and purchased a 2.8 OBD2 manifold from a '98 VR6. Let the games begin...

S.M.